On July 2, Apple announced a series of India-focused features that will be coming to eligible iPhones with iOS 18. According to Apple, these improvements will be across a range of features, including communication, language input, and significant updates to the Move to iOS app. The US-based tech giant confirmed additional features and language support tailored to users in India with the next platform update, which is expected to roll out later this year.
Meta has updated the way it labels content manipulated by artificial intelligence on its platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The American social media giant said it is updating the “Made with AI” label to “AI Insights” across all its apps. Unlike the static label, the AI Insights badge will be clickable and will offer information about the content for more context.
Taiwanese electronics maker ASUS has started pre-bookings for its first laptop based on Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform, the ASUS Vivobook S15. Powered by the Qualcomm X Elite chip, the laptop features AI capabilities provided by Microsoft Copilot in conjunction with its proprietary AI features. The official launch date of the ASUS Vivobook S15 is set for July 9.
Apple is planning to introduce a subscription model for its artificial intelligence (AI) tools and features in the future. A report from Bloomberg reveals that the company, which collectively refers to its AI features as Apple Intelligence, will initially offer these tools for free on compatible Apple devices later this year. However, Apple has a long-term plan to monetize these features.
Meta is reportedly developing new AI features for WhatsApp that will allow users to generate images of themselves in various backgrounds and themes. According to a report by WABetaInfo, these AI-powered image generation capabilities have been spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android. While the feature is still under development, it could be included in a future update of the app.
Samsung is reportedly set to ditch its compact flagship tablet with the upcoming Galaxy Tab S series. According to a report from 9To5Google, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S series will only feature a Plus and an Ultra model, phasing out the standard 11-inch model. The report says that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series, which is set to launch around the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, will consist of a 12.4-inch model and a 14.6-inch model. These models are similar in size to the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra, respectively. Ditching the standard 11-inch display model would mark a significant shift in Samsung’s tablet lineup strategy.
First published: 02 Jul 2024 | 20:03 IST
